Holy Trinity of Camera Lenses (Page 6): This isn't accurate. I use my 14-24 and 24-70 almost daily for real estate and architectural photography. I use my 70-200 for portrait, sports...

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

This isn't accurate. I use my 14-24 and 24-70 almost daily for real estate and architectural photography. I use my 70-200 for portrait, sports and general shooting frequently and I use my 105G for close work. So like with everything, it depends on what you shoot.

wilsondl2 wrote:

Or for photographers to say the have them although they seldom use two of the three. - Dave

Bobbee

DavidPine wrote:

This isn't accurate. I use my 14-24 and 24-70 almost daily for real estate and architectural photography. I use my 70-200 for portrait, sports and general shooting frequently and I use my 105G for close work. So like with everything, it depends on what you shoot.

WOW, A Ghost, where have you been?

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I have been swamped with shoots. I was more or less forced to turn pro 9 months ago. I have 21 real estate agents, 2 architects and 2 horse breeders I shoot for. Plus various other types. Be careful what you ask for...lol I have been on vacation for a week and I have worked every day. I'm leaving for NYC for Thanksgiving on Tuesday and then back to work. I hate to think of the schedule I'm going to have when I go back to work.

Bobbee wrote:

WOW, A Ghost, where have you been?

Bobbee

DavidPine wrote:

I have been swamped with shoots. I was more or less forced to turn pro 9 months ago. I have 21 real estate agents, 2 architects and 2 horse breeders I shoot for. Plus various other types. Be careful what you ask for...lol I have been on vacation for a week and I have worked every day. I'm leaving for NYC for Thanksgiving on Tuesday and then back to work. I hate to think of the schedule I'm going to have when I go back to work.

When you get to NY, If you have the time, go down to Katz's on Houston St (pronounced Howston) and get a pastrami sandwich. When you go up to the counter, have a dollar under the ticket. You will understand. Enjoy your trip. NYC starting at thanksgiving till 1/2 is great place to be.

http://katzsdelicatessen.com/

PS, my mouth is watering now thinking of that Deli !!!! One of the Top Ten places to visit in NYC

PhotoArtsLA Loc: Boynton Beach

When millions of dollars are at stake, some movies have been shot by purist DPs using only three prime lenses. No zooms. When using zooms, quality counts if you want the best image.

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

Txauditr wrote:

I often hear the nomenclature "the holy trini... (show quote)

for leica rangefinder: 35mm f2 summicron, 50mm f2 summicron, 90mm f2 summicron; or swap the 50mm for the noctilux.

for leica slr - 35mm f2 summicron, 50mm f2 summicron, 180mm f3.4 apo telyt.

for minolta af - 24mm f2.8, 100mm f2.0, 200mm f2.8

for minolta mf - 16mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 35mm f1.4

for nikon mf - 24mm f2.8, 100mm f1.8, 58mm f1.1.2 noct- nikkor.

please note that none of the above are zoom lenses, as they are inferior to prime lenses at any given focal length; therefore, do not comprise a "holy trinity".

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

wj cody wrote:

for leica rangefinder: 35mm f2 summicron, 50mm f2 ... (show quote)

What is the matter with you?

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Must be bored.......

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

Kmgw9v wrote:

What is the matter with you?

nothing, along with my 6x7 and 5x7 field cameras, i, for the last 60 years, have used only the best. it keeps me from falling in the "newest, improved" syndrome. and to add to your misery, my enlargers are the beseler and zone VI for miniature and large format work.

if you think i'm bored, the difference between working with my equipment and constantly "upgrading" plastic digital imaging equipment shows in my prints.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

wj cody wrote:

nothing, along with my 6x7 and 5x7 field cameras, i, for the last 60 years, have used only the best. it keeps me from falling in the "newest, improved" syndrome. and to add to your misery, my enlargers are the beseler and zone VI for miniature and large format work.

if you think i'm bored, the difference between working with my equipment and constantly "upgrading" plastic digital imaging equipment shows in my prints.

I am not the who suggested you were bored. I did, however, think you were off topic and less than responsive to the original question. No disrespect to your years of experience or field cameras intended.

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

Kmgw9v wrote:

I am not the who suggested you were bored. I did, however, think you were off topic and less than responsive to the original question. No disrespect to your years of experience or field cameras intended.

thanks for your reply. no, i did not suggest you had made that statement. i just got lazy and tried to reply to both yours and the previous post. my bad!

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Yep, that's for Full-Frame.
For DX, the Nikon 17-55 2.8 DX should be in the mix.
It was made back when Nikon didn't have a full-frame camera.
I have two of those in my office and they are every bit as good, heavy and costly as the 24-70 is for FX cameras. Still use it on my DX bodies.

You can toss in the Sigma 50-150 2.8. Sharp as a tack, fast focus. They stopped producing them, which is sad, but they can be found used. (and MUCH less expensive than the Nikon 70-200) I did use the 70-200 quite a bit, but fell in love with the 50-150 2.8. It just feels much more comfortable (angle of view wise) and feels just as substantial, and is pretty close to the same size as the 70-200.
Now, I hope everyone doesn't run out to get one, and drive up the prices, as I'm going to look for a back up one after the first of the year.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Txauditr wrote:

I often hear the nomenclature "the holy trini... (show quote)

Professionals refer to the HOLY TRINITY as the trio of top of the line zoom lenses from an OEM, for that OEM's finest cameras. It's what working pros buy for wide angle to medium telephoto coverage.

For Nikon users, that's a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, and a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens.

Canon users have a Holy Trinity of a 16-35, a 24-70, and a 70-200 L-series lenses similar in class and max. aperture to the Nikon Holy Trinity.

Panasonic m43 users have a Holy Trinity of a 7-14mm f/4, a 12-35mm f/2.8, and a 35-100mm f/2.8. These lenses are equivalent in angle of view to the Canikon trios of lenses.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

DavidPine wrote:

This isn't accurate. I use my 14-24 and 24-70 almost daily for real estate and architectural photography. I use my 70-200 for portrait, sports and general shooting frequently and I use my 105G for close work. So like with everything, it depends on what you shoot.

:thumbup:

Pros don't generally buy lenses they don't use often. They rent special lenses for special assignments. They buy what they'll use all the time. What David listed above is quite a common setup of "must haves." He's right, though "It depends..."